Reader says leaf blower caused permanent hearing loss
A reader has written to The Guardian to highlight the dangers of leaf blowers, stating that one such tool caused permanent hearing loss and hyperacusis in her left ear. Miranda Fagandini said she bought a leaf blower that was so loud it resulted in her needing hearing aids seven months later. She noted that the column on antisocial garden tools had omitted leaf blowers. Fagandini added that there were no warning stickers about using ear defenders on the leaf blower.
What’s reported
Miranda Fagandini wrote a letter to The Guardian after reading a column about antisocial garden tools.
She bought a leaf blower that was so loud it caused permanent hearing loss and hyperacusis in her left ear.
The leaf blower had no warning stickers about using ear defenders.
Seven months later, she uses hearing aids and is sensitive to loud noise.
Key figures
Miranda Fagandini, a reader from New Malden, London.
Sources: The Guardian
